CVE-2016-8614

Medium

Description

A flaw was found in Ansible before version 2.2.0. The apt_key module does not properly verify key fingerprints, allowing remote adversary to create an OpenPGP key which matches the short key ID and inject this key instead of the correct key.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.3
Exploit probability—
ProductRedhat Ansible
PublishedJul 31, 2018
First seenJul 31, 2018
Weakness typeCWE-358CWE-358

How to fix

Update
  • redhat ansible2.2.0 or later
  • ansible2.2.0.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
redhat ansiblev < 2.2.02.2.0
ansiblePyPIv < 2.2.0.02.2.0.0

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